FCPS Part 1 Paper 1 Basic Sciences — Microbiology MCQs
Practice 48 Microbiology past-paper MCQs for FCPS Part 1 Paper 1 Basic Sciences, each with a detailed explanation and reference. Try free samples below, then start a full quiz.
Microbiology is a core part of the FCPS Part 1 Paper 1 Basic Sciences syllabus. HighYield's Microbiology question bank collects 48MCQs modelled on real past papers, so you practise the exact style and difficulty you'll face on exam day. Every question comes with a worked explanation and a subject reference, so you learn why an answer is right — not just which option to pick.
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Sample Microbiology Questions
The Gram-positive cocci that grow in clusters are:
- A.Streptococcus
- B.Staphylococcus
- C.Enterococcus
- D.Neisseria
Catalase test differentiates:
- A.Staphylococci from Streptococci
- B.Gram-positive from Gram-negative bacteria
- C.Bacilli from cocci
- D.Anaerobes from aerobes
Which bacteria are acid-fast?
- A.Escherichia coli
- B.Klebsiella
- C.Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- D.Treponema pallidum
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